small handful Thai basil, torn, to garnish
20 dried red chillies
3 red chillies, roughly chopped
15 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
3 lemongrass stalks, roughly chopped
lime juice, to taste
Pandan leaves, tied into a knot
7 banana shallots, roughly chopped
100²µ/3Β½΄Η³ϊ wild garlic leaves (alternatively use samphire)
2 tbsp coconut cream (optional)
400ml/7fl oz coconut milk
375g/13oz jasmine rice
3 tbsp ketjap manis
150ml/5fl oz tamarind water
200ml/7fl oz rapeseed oil
1Β½ tbsp salt
1Β½ tsp salt
salt, to taste
1kg/2lb 4oz clams, soaked (see Tip)
2 tbsp palm sugar
palm sugar, to taste